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The 10 best family solicitors in Glasgow

Family matters can feel urgent, particularly when children, finances or separation are involved. In Glasgow, consider whether you need advice on children and finances, negotiation, mediation or court representation. Check consultation arrangements and ask how fees work, including fixed-fee options, Legal Aid eligibility, VAT and court outlays.

Why they are in this order

Reputation alone does not decide the order. A business devoted to this work that has served its customers well for years ranks ahead of a bigger name that only dabbles in it.

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Compare 10 family solicitors in Glasgow

Kee Solicitors, Glasgow#1
Points in its favour
  • Fixed-fee initial consultation

  • Family law across three Scottish cities

Kee Solicitors

4.977 reviews
3rd Floor, Kee Solicitors, 59 Bath St, Glasgow G2 2DH, United Kingdom
Suited to
People needing advice on Scottish divorce or family matters

Divorce, children and finances are handled by Kee Solicitors, a Scottish family law firm with offices in Glasgow, Aberdeen and Edinburgh. The firm advises on divorce, separation and financial settlements, including pensions and property.

Its parenting-plan service helps separating parents set practical arrangements for care, holidays and schooling. Fixed-fee consultations are available, alongside fixed-fee divorce options that distinguish legal fees from court fees and other outlays. Specialist family law solicitors in Scotland also advise on complex financial, business and child-law issues.

AJ Bradley & Co, Glasgow#2
Points in its favour
  • Asylum interview and appeal support

  • Family reunion cases

  • Trafficking referral guidance

AJ Bradley & Co

4.878 reviews
5th Floor, AJ BRADLEY & CO, 41 St Vincent Pl, Glasgow G1 2ER, United Kingdom
Suited to
People needing immigration, asylum or family reunion advice

Immigration, asylum and human rights matters form the core of AJ Bradley & Co’s work, including family immigration and appeals against refusals. The solicitors also handle spouse and partner visas, family reunion cases and trafficking matters.

For asylum claims, the firm assists with screening, substantive interviews and appeals where needed. Family immigration advice covers children and reunion applications, while complex instructions are handled individually. A dedicated solicitor can guide clients through the stages of their immigration matter, from the initial application to onward appeals. Asylum screening and appeal support is available for clients who need help preparing and progressing their case.

Fleming & Reid Solicitors, Glasgow#3
Points in its favour
  • 24-hour police station advice service

  • Representation in all Scottish courts

  • Written cost explanation at first meeting

Fleming & Reid Solicitors

4.7158 reviews
180 Hope St, Glasgow G2 2UE, United Kingdom
Suited to
People needing criminal, family or road traffic legal advice

Criminal defence, family law and road traffic advice form the core of Fleming & Reid Solicitors’ practice, with representation available across Scotland. The firm also handles civil litigation, proceeds of crime and children’s hearings.

Its criminal team provides a 24-hour police station advice service and representation in Scottish courts, including High Court work through Solicitor Advocates. Family law services cover divorce, child support and separation agreements. At the first meeting, the firm gives a written explanation of costs, with fee notes accompanied by a breakdown of work completed. 24-hour police station advice service is available for people seeking independent legal support in custody.

Jain Neil & Ruddy Solicitors, Glasgow#4
Points in its favour
  • Free initial meeting up to an hour

  • Property and family-law services

  • Fee and outlay breakdowns

Jain Neil & Ruddy Solicitors

4.942 reviews
The Town House, 12 Sandyford Pl, Glasgow G3 7NB, United Kingdom
Suited to
Home buyers, sellers and people needing family-law advice

Buying or selling a home, arranging a separation agreement or preparing a will are among the matters handled by Jain Neil & Ruddy Solicitors. The Glasgow firm focuses on conveyancing, residential property and family law, alongside wills, executries and powers of attorney.

For property transactions, the team provides guidance through each stage and gives a breakdown of fees and outlays to support budgeting. Family-law work includes separation and divorce agreements and advice concerning children. A free initial telephone conversation and free initial meeting of up to an hour are available. Legal aid advice may also be available to clients who financially qualify.

Jain, Neil & Ruddy Solicitors, Glasgow#5
Points in its favour
  • Property and family law under one firm

  • Free initial meeting up to one hour

Jain, Neil & Ruddy Solicitors

4.864 reviews
1869 Great Western Rd, Anniesland, Glasgow G13 2UX, United Kingdom
Suited to
Home buyers, families and people needing legal advice

Conveyancing, family law and personal injury work are among the services provided by Jain, Neil & Ruddy Solicitors. The firm also handles wills, powers of attorney and court work from its Glasgow offices.

Home buyers and sellers receive guidance throughout a Scottish property transaction, including an early breakdown of fees and outlays. The firm can also advise on separation agreements and children’s hearings. A free initial telephone conversation and free initial meeting of up to an hour are available, with legal aid advice where a client financially qualifies.

Rooney Family Law, Glasgow#7
Points in its favour
  • Family law is the only work it does

  • Three-minute billing units

  • Free 10–15 minute initial call

Rooney Family Law

5.022 reviews
Ground Floor, Rooney Family Law, 24 Blythswood Square, Glasgow G2 4BG, United Kingdom
Suited to
People seeking specialist advice on divorce, children or finances

Divorce, separation and children’s matters are the focus of Rooney Family Law, a Scottish firm that practises family law and nothing else. Its Glasgow service also covers complex financial provision involving businesses, farms, trusts, pensions and international elements.

Clients can arrange appointments in person, by telephone or by video, with a free initial telephone call of approximately 10–15 minutes. The firm publishes information about fixed fees for certain defined divorce matters and bills in three-minute units, with weekly itemised statements. Its Southside office is open by appointment and has step-free access. Family law is the only work it does, giving the firm a single legal focus.

Millen Solicitors, Glasgow#8
Points in its favour
  • Adoption and family-law advice

  • Guardianship and adult incapacity matters

  • Practical steps alongside legal advice

Millen Solicitors

4.749 reviews
46 Carlton Pl, Glasgow G5 9TW, United Kingdom
Suited to
Clients facing complex family or incapacity matters

Millen Solicitors advises on sensitive family matters, including adoption and family law. It also helps with powers of attorney, guardianship and adult incapacity issues, combining legal advice with practical steps where a situation needs more than general guidance.

The firm suits people facing complicated family circumstances or difficult decisions. It explains available routes and the process ahead, with support described across both immediate cases and longer-running personal matters.

Family Lawyers Glasgow#9
Points in its favour
  • Private and publicly funded clients

  • Collaborative divorce support

  • Family mediation

Family Lawyers Glasgow

4.520 reviews

Open 24 hours

201 Bath St, Glasgow G2 4HZ, United Kingdom
Suited to
Families needing advice on separation, children or financial issues

Divorce, separation, child arrangements and financial settlements are among the family-law matters handled by Family Lawyers Glasgow. The firm advises privately paying and publicly funded clients on children and Children’s Panel cases, cohabitation and domestic violence. It also represents parents and children in Sheriff Court proceedings.

The team can support parents who cannot agree arrangements for their children, negotiate financial settlements and advise cohabitants on claims arising after separation. Mediation is available for couples seeking practical decisions without court proceedings, while collaborative approaches can address divorce and children’s issues. Where violence or threats are involved, the firm advises on available options and potential court protection. Appointments are recommended.

McIntosh & McCann Family & Civil Solicitors, Glasgow#10
Points in its favour
  • Family and criminal defence law

  • Conveyancing and private client work

  • Legal Aid cases considered

McIntosh & McCann Family & Civil Solicitors

4.057 reviews
486 Dumbarton Rd, Glasgow G11 6SL, United Kingdom
Suited to
Families needing legal, conveyancing or private client advice

McIntosh & McCann Family & Civil Solicitors advises on family, private client and conveyancing matters in Glasgow and Lanarkshire. Family work includes divorce, separation and child-related disputes, while private client services cover wills, powers of attorney and guardianship orders.

The firm assists with property purchases, sales and remortgages, and provides early advice for criminal allegations and police interviews. It explains fees before work starts, offers fixed-fee structures for some services and can take on eligible Legal Aid cases. Clients work with an appointed solicitor throughout, supported by a small dedicated team.

The main differences

#BusinessRatingReviewsSuited to
#1Kee Solicitors 4.977People needing advice on Scottish divorce or family matters
#2AJ Bradley & Co 4.878People needing immigration, asylum or family reunion advice
#3Fleming & Reid Solicitors 4.7158People needing criminal, family or road traffic legal advice
#4Jain Neil & Ruddy Solicitors 4.942Home buyers, sellers and people needing family-law advice
#5Jain, Neil & Ruddy Solicitors 4.864Home buyers, families and people needing legal advice
#6Simplicity Legal Solicitors Glasgow 4.794People seeking family, property or civil legal advice
#7Rooney Family Law 5.022People seeking specialist advice on divorce, children or finances
#8Millen Solicitors 4.749Clients facing complex family or incapacity matters
#9Family Lawyers Glasgow 4.520Families needing advice on separation, children or financial issues
#10McIntosh & McCann Family & Civil Solicitors 4.057Families needing legal, conveyancing or private client advice

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What Glaswegians usually ask

How much does a family solicitor cost in Glasgow?

Published consultation fees include £250 plus VAT for one fixed-fee initial consultation and £120 plus VAT for another. Some firms offer a free initial telephone call or meeting, while fixed fees may apply to defined divorce work. Ask what is covered and whether court fees or outlays are separate.

What can family solicitors in Glasgow help with?

Services include divorce, separation agreements, financial settlements, pensions, property, child arrangements, parenting plans, children’s hearings, mediation and collaborative approaches. Some firms also advise on domestic violence, adoption, guardianship, Legal Aid and complex finances involving businesses, trusts or international elements.

Can I get a free initial family-law consultation in Glasgow?

Some firms offer a free initial telephone call, often lasting around 10 to 15 minutes, or a free first meeting of up to an hour. Others charge for an initial consultation. Appointments may be available in person, by telephone or by video, depending on the firm.